One of the most iconic mountain bike events ever created in Aotearoa New Zealand is back!
The iconic Cateye Moonride is making its return to Rotorua and it’s set to light up Waipa with good vibes, fast laps, and full-moon energy!
The 12-hour race kicks off at 10am, followed shortly after by the 6-hour race. You’ll be looping a 5–7km course through the world-class Whakarewarewa Forest, with options to enter as a relay team of 2-5 or step up to the ultimate challenge, go solo for 6 or 12 hours.
There’s also a dedicated e-bike division for those who want to bring the power to the forest.
We have added extra layers of competition to bring the Moonride back include:
The Business House Trophy - think your business has got what it takes? Get it.
Whether you’re riding solo, teaming up with your crew, or entering the office squad for bragging rights, this is the ultimate mountain bike party in the forest.
KEY DATES:
1 JUNE 2026 | ENTRIES OPEN. BUY EARLY, SAVE BIG
8th APRIL 2027 | COURSE RELEASE
7th & 8th MAY 2027 | COLLECT REGO
8th MAY 2027 | RACE DAY
BUY EARLY, SAVE BIG!
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
12 Hour Teams Mixed
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 Women unless team of 2, then 1 is permitted
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Register for 12 Hour Teams MixedNZ$316.58
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$370.13
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$411.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$442.58
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$474.08
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$526.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
12 Hour Teams Women
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. All women
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Register for 12 Hour Teams WomenNZ$316.58
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$370.13
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$411.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$442.58
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$474.08
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$526.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
12 Hour Teams Men
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. All men
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Register for 12 Hour Teams MenNZ$316.58
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$370.13
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$411.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$442.58
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$474.08
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$526.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
12 Hour E-Bike Teams Mixed
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 women. E-Bikes only
-
Register for 12 Hour E-Bike Teams MixedNZ$316.58
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$370.13
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$411.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$442.58
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$474.08
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$526.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
12 Hour E-Bike Teams Women
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. All women. E-Bikes only
-
Register for 12 Hour E-Bike Teams WomenNZ$316.58
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$370.13
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$411.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$442.58
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$474.08
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$526.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
12 Hour E-Bike Teams Men
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. All men. E-Bikes only
-
Register for 12 Hour E-Bike Teams MenNZ$316.58
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$370.13
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$411.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$442.58
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$474.08
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$526.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
12 Hour Business House Trophy Teams Mixed
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 Women unless team of 2, then 1 is permitted
-
Register for 12 Hour Business House Trophy Teams MixedNZ$316.58
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$370.13
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$411.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$442.58
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$474.08
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$526.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
12 Hour Solo
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
12 hours solo. Who can do the most laps!?
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Register for 12 Hour SoloNZ$138.08
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$160.13
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$211.58
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$253.58
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$285.08
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$316.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
6 Hour Teams Mixed
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 Women unless team of 2, then 1 is permitted
-
Register for 6 Hour Teams MixedNZ$243.08
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$274.58
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$306.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$348.08
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$379.58
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$421.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
6 Hour Teams Women
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. All women
-
Register for 6 Hour Teams WomenNZ$243.08
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$274.58
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$306.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$348.08
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$379.58
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$421.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
6 Hour Teams Men
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. All men
-
Register for 6 Hour Teams MenNZ$243.08
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$274.58
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$306.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$348.08
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$379.58
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$421.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
6 Hour E-Bike Teams Mixed
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. Minimum 2 women. E-Bikes only
-
Register for 6 Hour E-Bike Teams MixedNZ$243.08
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$274.58
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$306.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$348.08
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$379.58
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$421.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
6 Hour E-Bike Teams Women
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. All women. E-Bikes only
-
Register for 6 Hour E-Bike Teams WomenNZ$243.08
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$274.58
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$306.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$348.08
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$379.58
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$421.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
6 Hour E-Bike Teams Men
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
2-5 members per team. All men. E-Bikes only
-
Register for 6 Hour E-Bike Teams MenNZ$243.08
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$274.58
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$306.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$348.08
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$379.58
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$421.58
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
-
6 Hour Solo
Price changes in 28 days 14 hours-
6 hours solo. Who can do the most laps!?
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Register for 6 Hour SoloNZ$106.58
First In First Served
Now registering Jun 1 – Jul 31 -
NZ$127.58
Ultra Early Bird
Aug 1 – Aug 31 -
NZ$159.08
Super Early Bird
Sept 1 – Nov 30 -
NZ$201.08
Early-ish Bird
Dec 1 – Feb 28 -
NZ$232.58
Regular Bird
Mar 1 – Mar 31 -
NZ$264.08
Late Bird
Apr 1 – May 3
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Moonride Crew
- Website
- Visit website
